You are nature. Remember.
Forest therapy is a guided nature immersion practice inspired by the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” At Just Love Forest, forest therapy is not about hiking or exercise - its about slowing down, awakening the senses, and remembering your inherent connection to the natural world.
Located within easy driving distance of Atlanta, Nashville, Huntsville, Chattanooga, and Birmingham, Just Love Forest offers guided forest therapy experiences designed for individuals, couples, and small groups seeking deep rest and reconnection with nature.
As certified forest therapy guides, we create safe, intentional experiences called invitations. These invitations gently guide you beyond the pace and pressure of modern life and into a direct, sensory relationship with the forest. Through sight, sound, touch, scent, and presence, forest therapy supports nervous system regulation, stress reduction, and emotional wellbeing.
Many people spend time outdoors without truly arriving. Even while walking or hiking, attention often remains caught in thoughts, devices, or daily responsibilities. Forest therapy offers something different. Each experience unfolds slowly and is shaped in real time, responding to what the forest offers in that moment - shifting light, moving water, birdsong, wind through leaves, or quiet stillness. The invitations are never scripted; they arise organically through partnership with the land itself.
Every participant’s experience is unique. There is no right way to receive forest therapy. The forest meets each person exactly where they are, offering what is most needed - whether that is calm, clarity, grounding, emotional release, or simple presence.
Your guides, Bala and Brandon, are certified by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides, which sets professional standards for guided forest therapy and Shinrin-yoku practices worldwide. Their training emphasizes safety, accessibility, trauma-informed guidance, and deep respect for the forest as a living partner in the experience.
Forest therapy at Just Love Forest is offered through guided group sessions, seasonal gatherings, and private experiences. We also welcome inquiries from small groups, organizations, and intentional communities looking for customized forest therapy experiences.
For private sessions or small group bookings, please contact us at bala@justloveforest.com.
If you’re interested in the stories, studies, and scientific research behind forest therapy and Shinrin-yoku, you can explore more about these practices here.
